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Palmetto State Arts Education (PSAE) is dedicated to connecting educators in advancing student learning in and through the arts.

06/09/2026

Just as a seed planted in summer can bloom in the seasons ahead, the learning educators pursue today can grow into meaningful experiences for students tomorrow.

Summer professional development is a time to explore new ideas, strengthen skills, build connections, and discover fresh inspiration. Every workshop attended, book read, conversation shared, and creative risk taken has the potential to shape the school year ahead.

What seeds are you planting this summer?

🌱 Learn.
🌱 Create.
🌱 Connect.
🌱 Grow.

05/20/2026

Bring your people. Build your creativity. Strengthen your school community. 🎨✨

Attending PSAE's annual arts integration conference, Connected Threads, Collective Voices: Weaving Our Vision for Arts Integration, as a team creates shared experiences, sparks new ideas, and helps educators return to their schools inspired and connected. That’s why we’re offering a School Team Discount for our October conference: Buy 3 registrations and save $60!

Need a little inspiration for why bringing a team matters? Revisit last year’s blog post, “T.E.A.M. Approach for Attending Conference: Together Everyone Achieves More,” by Principal Kerrie Kish, who brings a team of educators to the conference every year. Her reflections highlight the power of learning together and bringing creative energy back to school communities. Find this blog (and more!) at www.palmettoartsed.org/artschat

Gather your team and join us this October! 🍂🎭🎶

05/13/2026

We are SO EXCITED that our friend and creativity expert, Jed Dearybury, is joining the PSAE fall conference, Connected Threads, Collective Voices: Weaving our Vision for Arts Integration, October 19-20!! Join Jed and PSAE in Summerville for two days of creativity in practice! Register today!

05/11/2026

☀️ New on the blog: The Art of Summer: Simple Ways to Grow Creative Minds by Karen Street of Greenville County Schools!

Looking for screen-free ways to keep kids engaged, curious, and creating this summer? This new blog shares simple arts-integrated activities families can use to spark imagination, learning, and exploration all season long. 🎨🌿📚

“This summer, what better way to support development than to step outside and explore the world around them through arts integration? Arts integration is not just about creating art; it is about using creative expression as a tool for learning, thinking, and exploring the world.”

Read the full blog and discover easy ways to make creativity part of your summer fun! ☀️✨

www.palmettoartsed.org/artschat

05/08/2026

Big news is weaving its way into the newest edition of the Arts Ed Thread! 🧵✨

Registration is NOW OPEN for PSAE’s fall conference, Connected Threads, Collective Voices: Weaving Our Vision for Arts Integration — and we’re thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Jed Dearybury! 🎉

This edition is packed with conference updates, inspiration, and opportunities to connect with arts educators across South Carolina.

📬 Read the latest newsletter here: https://www.palmettoartsed.org/arts-ed-thread

Thank you to our incredible partners and collaborators for helping strengthen arts education across our state! South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Grow SC South Carolina Department of Education Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute ArtsNOW South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

05/04/2026

Last week, arts education leaders from across South Carolina came together for a powerful two-day Summit as part of the Joint Arts Administrators Institute.

From meaningful conversations to shared challenges and creative problem-solving, this time together reminded us just how strong our community is—and how much stronger we become when we connect.

There was plenty of learning, a lot of laughter, and a shared commitment to advancing arts education across our state. 🎭✨

We’re leaving inspired, energized, and grateful for this incredible network of leaders who continue to champion the arts every day.

Interested in joining us for the next event? Visit the PSAE website to learn more and get involved! www.palmettoartsed.org/jaai

Thanks to the partnership of South Carolina Department of Education, Lauren Ansley Entertainment, Laura Clark, Jason Walsh, Cassie Cowdrey, Johnnie Smith, and Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation!

04/29/2026

Got a great lesson, strategy, or collaboration to share? Now’s your chance!

📣 The submission deadline for breakout proposals for PSAE’s fall conference — Threads, Collective Voices: Weaving Our Vision for Arts Integration — has been extended through next week (May 10)!

We’re looking for passionate educators and leaders to share:
✨ Arts-integrated lessons that are already working in your classroom
✨ Creative ways you’ve embedded the arts into curriculum or pacing guides
✨ Collaborative projects across grade levels or content areas
✨ Strategies that bring student voice and engagement to the forefront

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel—some of the most impactful sessions come from real, authentic classroom practices.

🧵 Add your voice. Share your work. Help us weave a stronger future for arts integration.

Submit your proposal today!
www.palmettoartsed.org/submit-a-proposal

04/27/2026

This past weekend, the PSAE Board of Directors came together for a productive and inspiring retreat—focused on vision, strategy, and the continued growth of arts education across South Carolina.

Through thoughtful conversations, collaborative planning, and a shared commitment to our mission, board members explored ways to strengthen programs, expand impact, and better support educators in every corner of our state.

From big-picture strategic planning to meaningful moments of connection, the retreat was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when passionate leaders come together with a common purpose.

We’re excited for what’s ahead—and grateful for the dedicated individuals who help lead this work forward every day. 🎨

04/23/2026

🎨✍️ Arts Chat Series: New Blog Alert!

April is National Poetry Month, and we’re celebrating with a powerful fusion of art and words!

“Visual & Verse: Giving Voice to the Visual Arts” by poet, teacher, and PSAE board member Melody Powell explores the beauty of ekphrastic poetry—writing inspired by visual art. In this engaging post, Powell reflects on her own creative process, crafting poetry in response to another artist’s original work.

But it doesn’t stop there—this blog is full of flexible, classroom-ready ideas for:
✨ Arts integration projects
✨ Cross-department collaborations
✨ Creative writing inspired by visual analysis

Whether you're an ELA teacher, visual arts educator, or part of a collaborative team, this is a fresh and meaningful way to bring creativity into your teaching.

👉 Read now and discover how to give voice to the visual arts!
www.palmettoartsed.org/artschat

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